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El Tour de Tucson attracts 7,000 competitive and novice cyclists. (Photo courtesy of El Tour de Tucson)

El Tour de Tucson returns with a purpose

Javier Lopez from El Inde Arizona
November 16, 2022
A digital illustration of a uterus.

Creation of the ‘falloposcope’ endeavors to assist earlier diagnoses of ovarian cancer

Annabel Lecky
February 1, 2022
An American Red Cross blood donation van.

Save lives amid a national blood donation crisis

Susan Barnett
January 29, 2022
As the U.S. sees a decline in its coronavirus cases, other countries around the globe, such as India, are seeing massive spikes in cases and deaths. "MEDREACH 11_Cataract Surgery" by US Army Africa is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

Global coronavirus cases reach new heights despite declining cases in US

Amit Syal
May 2, 2021
The UA College of Medicine in Tucson, Ariz.

UA College of Medicine — Tucson selected to participate in ASCO Oncology Summer Internship Program

Andres Diaz
May 1, 2021
The Cleveland Clinic has announced that fighting hepatitis C is like fighting a silent pandemic. Not many people are aware of just how serious this condition is and how many people are being affected annually by the virus. "HEPATITIS C - ARE YOU AWARE?" by rrriles is licensed with CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. 

A beacon of hope in the fight against hepatitis C, other medical breakthroughs

Briana Aguilar
April 15, 2021
On Jan. 21, 2020, the U.S. reported its first ever coronavirus case. Since then, the country and world has learned an immense amount about this novel virus. "Hands in yellow rubber gloves holding Coronavirus test tube" by wuestenigel is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

What have we learned about the coronavirus in the past 15 months?

Amit Syal
April 14, 2021
All University of Arizona employees will be required to submit documentation of full vaccination against COVID-19 by Dec. 8. "The concept of vaccination. Syringe on the background of the globe" by wuestenigel is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

CDC and FDA lift pause on Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine

Amit Syal
April 13, 2021
The University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson is located on 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Many medical students see patients at the Banner University Medical Center — Tucson during their four years of school. The photo was taken on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

MEDLIFE: Creating infrastructure in healthcare in low-income communities

Briana Aguilar
April 4, 2021
This week, Pfizer/BioNTech reported that its coronavirus vaccine is 100% effective in children ages 12 to 15. Some experts warn of a possible resurgence of cases across the country. "Doctor in protective suit and face mask holding syringe" by focusonmore.com is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

Pfizer says its coronavirus vaccine is 100% effective in children ages 12 to 15

Amit Syal
April 2, 2021
More than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers across the country are still experiencing high rates of burnout and stress. Experts worry about another resurgence of cases across the country. "MEDREACH 11_Cataract Surgery" by US Army Africa is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

Coronavirus resurgence leads to declining mental health among health professionals

Andres Diaz
April 1, 2021
A new study out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides strong evidence to say that the two mRNA coronavirus vaccines are effective at preventing asymptomatic spread of the virus. "CDC" by Cocoabiscuit is licensed with CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. 

New CDC study confirms mRNA coronavirus vaccines highly effective at preventing infection

Amit Syal
March 30, 2021
Phase three of the new project to add solar panels and a rooftop garden on the University of Arizona’s Environment and Natural Resources 2 building is about to begin.

New additions to the ENR2 building make headway

Jillian Bartsch
March 24, 2021
The University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson is located on 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Many medical students see patients at the Banner University Medical Center — Tucson during their four years of school. The photo was taken on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015.

UA HOSA: Educating future generations of healthcare professionals

Briana Aguilar
March 21, 2021
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently produced recommendations on care, support, education and awareness for Ob-Gyn specialists and their transgender patients. "Revisión" by Daquella manera is licensed with CC BY 2.0. 

ACOG addresses Ob-Gyn care for transgender patients

Andres Diaz
March 8, 2021
On Monday, March 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance for vaccinated Americans. The agency said that people can resume some activities that they had stopped because of the pandemic. "Syringe and bottle with blue fluid and Coronavirus Vaccine text on white background" by wuestenigel is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

CDC releases new guidance for vaccinated Americans

Amit Syal
March 8, 2021
This week, the state altered the way it is distributing the vaccine to go to age-based categories, which means people with disabilities who are not living in group homes have to wait even longer to receive the vaccine. "Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" by NIAID is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

Disability rights advocates call for Ducey to prioritize people with disabilities in vaccine distribution

Udbhav Venkataraman
March 8, 2021
Arizona recently changed its vaccine distribution plan to a hybrid age-based model. Vaccines will help the state and country reach herd immunity and reduce transmission of the coronavirus. "Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" by NIAID is licensed with CC BY 2.0. 

Arizona switches to hybrid age-based coronavirus vaccination distribution model

Amit Syal
March 5, 2021
The J&J vaccine was found to offer 66% protection against moderate COVID-19 disease, 85% protection against severe COVID-19 disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death after 28 days. "The concept of vaccination. Syringe on the background of the globe" by wuestenigel is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

FDA grants emergency use authorization of Johnson and Johnson vaccine

Udbhav Venkataraman
February 28, 2021
The data from both Pfizer and Moderna show that their vaccines are more than 90% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19. "The concept of vaccination. Syringe on the background of the globe" by wuestenigel is licensed with CC BY 2.0.

Vaccinations for people with intellectual and developmental disorders

Udbhav Venkataraman
February 2, 2021
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